Multiple choice

The ratio of the salaries of A, B and C is 2 : 3 : 5 and the difference between the salaries of A and C is Rs. 600. Find the salary of B.

  1. Rs. 1000

  2. Rs. 600

  3. Rs. 1200

  4. Rs. 400
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Salaries are 2x, 3x, 5x. Difference between A and C is 5x - 2x = 3x = 600. So x = 200. Salary of B is 3x = 3 * 200 = 600.

AI explanation

The difference in salary between A and C corresponds to the difference in their ratio parts, which is 3 parts. Since 3 parts equal 600 rupees, one ratio part equals 200 rupees. Multiplying the 3 ratio parts belonging to B by 200 rupees gives a salary of 600 rupees.

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